Equipment

Navistar trims losses in fourth quarter

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International posted a net loss of US$72 million in the fourth quarter on revenues of $3 billion. During the same quarter last year, Navistar lost $154…

Eaton’s UltraShift Plus now compatible with two-speed axles

GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton has announced its UltraShift Plus automated transmissions are now compatible with two-speed axles, increasing its coverage of the vocational segment. The new compatibility provides costs savings…

Expressway Trucks named Volvo’s Canadian Dealer of the Year

AYR, Ont. — Expressway Trucks has been named Volvo’s 2014 Canadian Dealer of the Year. Chicago Truck of Alsip, Illinois was named North American Dealer of the Year. Dealers were…

Navistar to close foundry, source engine blocks and heads from suppliers

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Navistar International announced it will be closing its foundry operations in Indianapolis, Ind. The foundry produces engine blocks and heads for International engines. Navistar has chosen to…

Ryder looking to help concrete fleets manage fuelling requirements

HOUSTON, Texas — Ryder Fuel Services has published a new white paper that examines how the company can help concrete mixer fleets better manage their fuelling requirements. Automated Fuel Management…

Pricier trucks won’t hurt leasing and financing markets: Frost & Sullivan

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The rising costs of new trucks will not affect the viability of the North American Class 8 truck leasing and financing market, according to new research…

Utility Trailer makes roll stability standard

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer has announced it is the first manufacturer to make roll stability a standard spec’ on refrigerated trailers. The company has standardized roll stability…

DAT reveals more US loads and capacity

Beaverton, Ore. — After the US took its annual Thanksgiving break, the nation got right back to business, resulting in both increased loads and capacity. According to DAT Solutions, for…

Getting down with uptime

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Uptime was the buzzword of the year for Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks – and they finally brought the word to life with their new…

Prestone offers new heavy duty coolant additives

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Prestone Products Inc. has launched two new cooling additives for heavy duty vehicles. Prestone Command Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) is designed to prevent rust from forming,…

Freight volumes declined in November

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — There was a dip in freight volumes last month. According to TransCore LinkLogistics’ Canadian Freight Index, November showed an 11% decline in volumes versus October 2014. That…

MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT PROSTAR EVER SET TO ROLL

Navistar International held a press conference call last week to announce the official launch of the International ProStar ES, its most fuel-efficient Class 8 highway tractor ever. ES stands for…

WHY TRAILERS MAY BE ON MANY CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS THIS YEAR

Unprecedented demand for new trailers – mostly from the US – has pushed out build times to anywhere from four to eight months, causing many fleets to consider other options…

Petro-Can offers new low viscosity synthetic oil

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. has added a new heavy-duty oil to its product lineup. Duron-E UHP 5W-30 is a fully synthetic, low viscosity oil that the company has…

Detroit Diesel adds IPM to D12

DETROIT, Mich. — Detroit Diesel Corp. has standardized some transmission options. The company has decided to include its Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) system on any Detroit D12 automated manual that…